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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 222.25 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 222.25 and 95.55 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 222.25 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/222.25 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 222.25 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 21,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.40/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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